Borough

Brent

About:

The London Borough of Brent is in north west London and forms part of Outer London. It borders Harrow to the northwest, Barnet to the northeast, Camden to the east and Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to the south.

Brent is one of the most culturally diverse boroughs in the capital; over 50 per cent of residents are from ethnic minorities and an estimated 90 languages are spoken in the borough.

Brent embraces the past, present and future. You can get a glimpse of what Brent was like 150 years ago by strolling in the meadows of Fryent Country Park and Brent's ancient history is reflected in Anglo Saxon place names recognisable today, for example, Wembalea means Wemba's forest clearing.

Routes that go through Brent:

Capital Ring:

Section 9 (Greenford to South Kenton)

Section 10 (South Kenton to Hendon Park)

Interesting places on or near the route:

Brent Reservoir/The Welsh Harp

Population:

263,464 which is 3.7% of London's population (2001 Census)

Area:

43 square kilometres

Tube:

The borough is served by the Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/ for more information.

Rail:

Silverlink run trains to Brent from Euston and also between between Richmond and North Woolwich. Chiltern Trains run services from Marylebone station. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/rail/ for more information.

Bus:

There are many bus routes running from central London to Brent as well as around the borough. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses/ for more information.

Green space:

Brent has in excess of 1000 acres of public open space including natural informal areas, such as Fryent Country Park and The Welsh Harp Reservoir and grand formal Victorian Parks, such as Roundwood Park and Gladstone Park.